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Dell Adamo review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo SU9400
Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
Level 2 cache: 3 MB
Motherboard
Data bus speed: 800 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 4 GB
Interfaces & networking
DVI (digital): via DisplayPort-to-DVI dongle
Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR
USB: 2 (+1 combined USB/eSATA)
Wireless LAN: 802.11a/b/g, Draft-N
Ethernet: integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless WAN: optional
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: solid state
Hard drive size: 128 GB
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 4500MHD
Graphics RAM: 779 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Display
Display technology: colour TFT (LED-backlit)
Display diagonal size: 13.4 in
Maximum resolution: 1366x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: full size, backlit
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.1x1.64x24.2 cm
Weight: 1.81 kg
Colour: Onyx or Pearl
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium
Software included: Acrobat Reader 9, Adobe Flash Player, Dell Dock, McAfee SecurityCenter 30-day Trial, Dell Webcam Application, Dell Video Chat, Microsoft Windows Live, Dell Connect Point, Dell Quickset, Dell Touchpad
Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: premium
Battery
Battery technology: Li-polymer
Estimated battery life (mfr): 5 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Miscellaneous
Other: 1.3 megapixel webcam, optional external optical drive
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Overview

Dell Adamo

Editors rating
Rating: 7.6
Verdict

Dell's high-end Adamo is a 13in. notebook for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.

Typical price

£ 1649

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